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  1. gunner56

    Pay Increase

    So,let me see.I've been out of Militia  since 1978,and working for Coca Cola for the last 21.5 years.We just got a 2.5% increase which brings me to 23.55/hr.I also have to pay premiums for group health,and Alberta health care.A new Corporal gets almost as much as I do after only 4 years.Well so...
  2. gunner56

    Recognition

    Ah,well.thanks anyway,John.
  3. gunner56

    Recognition

    BBJ,he said 45 Cdo,if I remember right.Said he got out before Falklands adventure,and tried to re-up when that party was announced.His fmr CO discouraged him,apparently.He now works at Coca-Cola.
  4. gunner56

    Pictures of bombs currently being used by suicide bombers!

    This may have come up here or elsewhere in the past,but,while these individuals most certainly die...plain and simple,their primary purpose is to kill as many of their enemy as possible.Therefore,they are HOMICIDE bombers,nothing more.
  5. gunner56

    "Flavours of Democracy"

    I'll vote for him. Just cuz I'd rather have a Para Ordnance P14 LDA. .45 beats 9mm any day, and ya still get hi-capacity along with that classy 1911 look! Cheers
  6. gunner56

    Recognition

    Hey,Big Bad John.Did you ever know a fellow named Derek Walker? Hailed from Liverpool,I believe.
  7. gunner56

    Military Hockey

    I know that we're not CF,but check out www.powerhockey.ca. You'll find that THIS AIN'T YOUR AVERAGE GAME! What say,any challengers?  ;D
  8. gunner56

    Wearing an Ancestor's Medals Mega-thread

    I have my dad's medals(WWII War Medal,CVSM w/Overseas Bar).I'm very proud of his service(RCAF).However,I didn't earn 'em,I won't wear 'em.
  9. gunner56

    Not your typical Suburban

    Look's like a lot more fun than the forklift I'm driving at work right now!
  10. gunner56

    Avatars

    ;DHey,thanks,Michael!That's great...just what I was hoping for.
  11. gunner56

    Avatars

    Any chance of seeing KOCalgR's badge? I like the RCAC fine,but showing a little more Reg't pride would be nice.BTW,great site. :)
  12. gunner56

    If you were the Prime Minister . . .

    If I were the PM(that is,PAUL MARTIN),I'd fall on the CDS's sword,and force an election.Then,hopefully we'd get a gov't that cares about the folks at the sharp end.
  13. gunner56

    Religion in the Canadian Forces & in Canadian Society

    I haven't read all of the posts,T,but I have read enough to get the general idea.Ya see,I've got a wife,6 kids,2 grandkids,1 more on the way.So,I guess I've got too much life goin' on to spend all my time reading every post in full detail.I skimmed enough to figure it out...y'all are goin' in...
  14. gunner56

    Retain the Monarchy in Canada?

    Perhaps so.However,there would still have to be laws to deal with the ones who turn into undesireables...wouldn't there?
  15. gunner56

    Religion in the Canadian Forces & in Canadian Society

    14 Pages...my,my,how we do ramble on.Why not agree to disagree and get on with life?I go to church just about every week,but I don't feel as though that gives me the right to drag anybody else with me.Tell your CO that you don't feel that you should have to attend if it contradicts your...
  16. gunner56

    Retain the Monarchy in Canada?

    Just so y'all know,I haven't been a serving member since 1987.That was with 604 RCAIRCC(Cadet instructor list). That said... President(elected separately from party) Elected Senate(equal representation) Elected House(equal representation) Elected Judges All responsible under the law to those who...
  17. gunner56

    Retain the Monarchy in Canada?

    Oh,well then.I guess you think our gov't isn't corrupt,eh? What about our illustrious PM registering his ships offshore to avoid paying taxes to the country he supposedly serves?What about our GovGen's spending habits?Oh,Did I mention Chretien's business dealings?
  18. gunner56

    Wearing an Ancestor's Medals Mega-thread

    I just want to know where to get my dad's WWII medals plated,and remounted.Not that I want to,or would wear them,I just want to frame them and put them on the wall next to his service photo(RCAF).
  19. gunner56

    Your Beer Brand of Choice

    Guinness,above all else!
  20. gunner56

    Army guys, what is your regiment (or, for cadets, what regiment you are affiliated to)?

    KINGS OWN CALGARY REGIMENT-75 TO 78. ALSO 2509 RC SIGS CADETS,604 SQN RCAIRCC,and currently volunteering with 1292 LDSH Cadets in Calgary.
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